Gaye was an elementary school teacher and was always an active member of the church. Later in life she completed a three-year program to become a lay minister. She was passionate about church ministry, especially serving communion. She also loved music and theater and served as board member for the Lied Center of Performing Arts.
Gaye enjoyed traveling with her friends and family. She was fond of traveling through the English countryside and throughout Europe, but was particularly loved tropical beach destinations. In addition to spending time with family and friends, she enjoyed exploring her ancestry, hiking in Arizona, and, of course, Nebraska football games. She loved animals of all kinds, but especially cats. Gaye was longtime supporter of animal shelters and rescue missions.
Gaye is survived by her son, Jeff Amack, her daughter-in-law Kristi (Van Horn) Amack, her grandchildren Amelia Jane and Ruby Ellen, and other family members and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband John David Tomlinson and her parents.
A Celebration of Gaye’s Life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street in Lincoln. Pastor Michael Ryan will be officiating. All are invited to a luncheon immediately after the service. Her ashes will then be interred at the columbarium at First-Plymouth Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Capital Humane Society of Lincoln.